PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Templar
vs
Capwell

191 cm
35
209 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

183 cm
38
217 lbs
34 - 19 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

SP Ultimate Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capwell defends well and Templar ends up having to push Capwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Templar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Capwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Templar throws a body punch but Capwell moves out of range.
Templar misses with an uppercut
and Capwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templar doesn't manage to clinch there - Capwell circles away.
Capwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Templar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Templar's head.

It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Capwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Templar throws a hook but Capwell avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capwell! But no joy.
Templar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templar.
It seemed like Capwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templar tests Capwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Capwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wesley Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar scores with a jab. Capwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar with a poor takedown
and Capwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Capwell counters with a stiff right hand.

Templar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Templar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Templar.
We've been hearing good reports from Templar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capwell is still trying to improve position.

Capwell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Templar passes into side control!
Capwell is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control but Templar postures up.
Capwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Templar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Templar working Capwell over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templar with the ground and pound from mount.
Templar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Capwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Templar.
Capwell wants to control but Templar is having none of it.

Templar looking for a guillotine from mount but Capwell is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Templar has a good base and remains in mount.
Templar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Capwell regains half guard.

Templar is looking for a kimura but Capwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage.
Templar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capwell is staying active underneath Templar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Templar passes to full mount!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Templar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Capwell turns into him and now he's in Templar's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell postures up and lands a big shot to Templar's brow.
Capwell looking to sit in guard and control but Templar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Capwell's brow.
Templar throws an elbow that misses. Capwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Templar's guard. Nice move by Capwell!

Capwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Templar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capwell is in close to Templar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capwell wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Templar misses with a takedown attempt - Capwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Templar throws the left hand but Capwell avoids the punch easily.
Capwell takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar tries for a takedown but Capwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Templar misses with a body punch
and Capwell counters with a straight right hand.
Capwell moves forwards but Templar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar shoots in and drives through. Capwell sprawls well.
Capwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Templar.
Templar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throws a shot to the body.
Templar closes the distance and clinches up with Capwell, looking for a takedown. Templar pushes Capwell against the cage but Capwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Templar backs off Capwell throws a huge counter combo but Templar manages to avoid it all.
Templar loads up on a big right hand but Capwell slips the punch.
Templar throws an off balance right hand
and Capwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Templar throws a hook to the side of Capwell's head but Capwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Templar jabs Capwell right on the nose. Capwell blinks but takes it well.
Mason Capwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Capwell ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Templar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capwell is fending him off so far but Templar persists. Nope, Capwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Capwell is looking for the big counter here.
Wesley Templar is winning the standup battle so far.
Capwell misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a nice uppercut.

Templar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templar in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Capwell is avoiding damage well.
Templar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Templar working the ground and pound but Capwell is defending the strikes.
Capwell is trying to control Templar's posture but Templar avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Capwell is right now.
An elbow from Templar crashes against the mat.
Templar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Templar throws an elbow but Capwell slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Templar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capwell can do to turn this around?
Capwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Templar is trying to control. Capwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Templar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Templar.
Capwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Templar postures up in Capwell's guard and throws a big left but Capwell blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Templar chips away with some ground and pound.
Templar postures up.
Templar throws a strike but Capwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Capwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Templar is looking for a triangle here but Capwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Templar trying to remain calm as Capwell controls from the top position.
Capwell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Templar some visible discomfort.
Templar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Capwell wants to control but Templar is keeping him busy.
Templar is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Templar.
Capwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Templar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Capwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Templar closes the distance and clinches.
Capwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar trying to stall but Capwell improves his position.
Templar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Capwell lands with a light punch inside.
Templar tries to work over Capwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Capwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Templar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Templar.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Capwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Templar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capwell's elbow.
Capwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Templar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Capwell throws a head punch that misses.
Templar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Capwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capwell slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Capwell trying to stall but Templar improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Capwell.
Mason Capwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Templar pulls Capwell into guard.
Capwell throws a big right hand that misses.

Templar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capwell stands up over Templar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Capwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capwell defends well.

Templar has his foot on Capwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Capwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Capwell from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell cracks Templar with a solid left hand.
Capwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Templar's head.

Templar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Capwell won't allow Templar to sweep him here.
Capwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Templar is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Capwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templar is on top in guard.

Wesley Templar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Capwell managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Templar scores with a jab. Capwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Capwell.
I think Templar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Templar!
Wesley Templar thanked the fans post fight for their support.